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Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices

Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPWT3022
State Code
OCM73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install and commission water heaters and install and adjust controls and mixing devices used to manually control water mix and flow.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify installation requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine water heating system and control device installation requirements from job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
2 Prepare for work.
  • 2.1 Create a materials list and collect materials.
  • 2.2 Select and check serviceability of appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
3 Install water heating system and service control device.
  • 3.1 Position water heating system in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.2 Install and connect pipework and valves to water heating system in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.3 Determine tempered water control device size from available pressure and number of fixtures supplied in accordance with Australian Standards, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.4 Install tempered water device and connect to pipework in accordance with Australian Standards, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.5 Commission water heating system and control device.
  • 3.6 Test installed pipework according to Australian Standards, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.7 Complete installation and documentation according to relevant regulatory and workplace requirements.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state or territory legislation and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF966 CPCPWT3022A Install and adjust water service controls and devices Unit of competency
WF967 CPCPWT3023A Install and commission water heating systems Unit of competency
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